Chef
Keith J. Murphy

Born in New York and raised in Virginia, Chef Keith attended culinary school in Philadelphia, where he worked under both French Master Chef Olivier de St Martin and Iron Chef America Jose Garces.  He secured his first Executive Chef position at 26 years old at the Midtown Village institution; Vintage Wine Bar.  Chef Keith first ventured to the Caribbean in 2009 to man the helm at the illustrious Queen's Gardens  Resort on the small Dutch island of Saba.  "The Unspoiled Queen," as it is lovingly known, was his home for much of the next decade, eventually becoming the general manager of the Saba Ecolodge as well as chef/owner of The Long Haul Grill.  The tandem Cat. 5 hurricanes of 2017 forced Chef Keith back to the mainland where he started focusing his efforts on the catering industry before forming his own Private Chef business.  At the start of 2023, with the Covid Pandemic finally slowed down, Chef Keith packed his bags (and his dog, Casey) and moved back down to the Caribbean, settling in on the beautiful and lively island of St Thomas, USVI.  Here he works witht the top luxury villas on the island to provide an extraordinary dining experience for guests from around the world.  Let Chef Keith wow your tastebuds and dazzle your senses with his unique take on local and traditional dishes custom designed to meet your tastes and needs.  Reserve your dates today!